UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed.
Contrats to: Kellie (gkriddle@...)
To say I’m super excited about today’s giveaway would be a HUGE understatement. I’m absolutely thrilled and honored to be able to share today’s featured business — Better Life Bags — with all of you.
Better life bags (a Michigan-based small business) was founded by Rebecca after her first son was born in 2009. Her initial goal was to make a cute diaper bag for herself — but since then it has grown into SO MUCH MORE than that!
She still creates one-of-a-kind custom bags, but she does so while giving back to her local Detroit, MI, community and helping all sorts of women in need.
You see, each Better Life Bag is made by a special women in Rebecca’s local community who otherwise would not have a job. Rebecca finds these women, teaches them how to sew her bags, and provides them with an income — and more importantly dignity, honor, and respect.
So while the Better Life Bags are not necessarily the cheapest bags on the market, they are so much more than just bags. They are an opportunity for all of us to give back and do more than just purchase fashionable bags for the women on our Christmas list this year.
I hope that as you begin your holiday shopping this year, you’ll consider purchasing a Better Life Bag — here are a few of my favorites:
Oh, and I absolutely love their Children’s A-Z Prayer Cards — the perfect Christmas gift for teachers, coaches, parents, grandparents, etc.
However, my most favorite product from Better Life Bags is their set of 3 Nesting Pouches.
Not only are these pouches the perfect size to organize almost anything in your purse, diaper bag, gym bag, carry-on bag, or any other bag; they also “nest” inside of each other for super easy storage.
I use my nesting pouches in place of our diaper bag when we’re just going on a quick trip or I don’t feel like lugging the diaper bag around.
The largest nesting pouch is the perfect size for 3 diapers and a travel size package of wipes; the middle pouch is great for a burp cloth and a couple small toys; the smallest pouch stores some baby snacks and a pacifier.
These bags come in tons of super cute fabrics (both outside and inside the bag) so you can customize them for anyone on your Christmas list this year.
I’m always a huge fan of supporting local businesses, especially those that give back to their community. So since Better Life Bags fits both categories AND they offer so many super cute products, I’m simply thrilled to be sharing them with you today.
Of course, a fun giveaway is just an added bonus!
The Giveaway:
Today, one lucky Simple Organized Living reader will win a fabulous set of 3 Nesting Pouches, from Better Life Bags. {winner chooses fabric}
How to Enter:
1. {required} Leave a comment on this post. How would you use your nesting pouches?
2. {optional} Like Simple Organized Living and/or Better Life Bags on Facebook, and then leave a separate comment letting me know you did {or that you do already}.
If you are reading this in your email or feed reader, please visit the actual blog post to enter. Email entries, Facebook comments, and Twitter messages will NOT be counted.
Prizes:
(1) Set of Nesting Pouches, as described above.
This giveaway ends at 10:00 pm on Monday, 11/12/2012 and is open to US residents, 18 years or older. I will use And the Winner Is to select the winning comments at random. Winners will be notified by email and noted at the top of this post. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize or I will choose a new winner. Please see my full disclosure policy and contact me with any questions you have. Good luck!
Cathy says
I AM A BUSY STAY AT HOME GRANDMA SO I DEFINITELY WOULD FIND A WAY TO USE THESE. IN DIAPER BAGS IN THE TOYS ROOM AND ALSO MY PERSONAL BAG
THANX
Barbara F. says
I’ve already “liked” you on Facebook! xo
Barbara F. says
I would love to organize the “snake pit” that is my hand bag. Everything just settles in the bottom and I am tired of fumbling for things. Thanks for another useful giveaway. xo
Molly says
I already “like” you on facebook!
Molly says
I would use the nesting bags to organize diaper bag supplies in my purse
Dorcas says
I like you on facebook.
Dorcas says
Definitely to organize my diaper bag!
Chalyse Meiklejohn says
I like you on FB!
Chalyse Meiklejohn says
I would use these in the diaper bag that I will begin using in a couple weeks! 😉
Renee says
I would use them in my purse or in my craft tote.
Kara says
These would be perfect for organizing my purse, and then organizing the diaper bag when baby #5 comes along!
Monica says
I would use them in my work bag. I now teach piano in some student’s homes and I’d love to bring games in bags that looked nice!
Katie says
I am already a fan on FB, and love love love your website! =D Thanks for your hard work!
Carolyn S says
I would use them in my purse to organize the small items.
Katie says
I LOVE these bags! With baby #4 on the way, these would be ideal for everyday diaper bag use, or even for using in my purse which never seems to be a priority for organizing… these would help it simply stay neat each and every day.
Amanda says
What a great idea to use instead of the big diaper bag. I would love to use them for that.
Lori says
I’d use them in my purse for organization. Maybe one holding pens, one holding my lipsticks and one for cell phone. They are super cute!
Lena says
I would use them to organize my purse.
Becky says
Such pretty fabrics!! I like using these kinds of bags for lipsticks, make up, pens and paper, tissues, sometimes feminine products. So many options.
Jennifer says
These are wonderful! I would use these to help me organize my purse! Or homeschool supplies. Or my Bible bag!!!
Jody Long says
I’d use these for all of the little things that sometimes can get lost in a big purse or bag! Chapstick, keys, etc. These are pretty cool looking!
MaryJane Higgins says
LOVE these nesting bags. They would be perfect to help organize the huge purse I carry. Nanas have to be prepared for anything when they are out witht their grandchildren – even if they are eight and sixteen!
Kim says
I love these bags! I would use them for diapers and treats.
Emily says
I would definitely use mine to avoid lugging this huge diaper bag everywhere!
Michelle says
I would use these in my purse for organization and then it would be easy to move to the diaper bag and the beach bag. I think they look great!
Dana says
Definitely could use these to transition stuff between purse/diaper bag!
Emily says
I follow simple organized living on facebook. Thanks.
Emily says
I would definitely use mine in organizing my purse.
Margo says
I love bags. I would use these to organize purses and tote bags. The larger bags looks like it it would make a nice project bag for smaller knit & crochet projects.
Heidi Kemp says
I would love to use these bags to make changing purses (which i love to do) easy. I have liked both pages on facebook
Jenni says
And now I like BLB on FB, too. =)
Jenni says
And I liked you on FB! =)
Jenni says
I would love to use these to organize by black-bottom purse. How does stuff get lost in there so easily?? =) Thanks for the contest!
PW says
These bags are beautiful and the idea that they provide jobs make them even more enjoyable. I could use these for when I travel for work. Thanks for the offer.
Heidi F says
These bags would be perfect for organizing my purse! Very cute!
Gayle says
WOW, i could think of a million uses for these bags. Thank you for giving us such a great opportunity 🙂
Ashley S. says
I would use them as makeup and travel bags! I love them!
Ashley says
Can never have too many of these types of bags, and these are so pretty!
Clare says
I would use these bags to carry therapy materials… I’m a speech therapist that travels to families homes to work with small children who have speech and feeding disorders. Currently my work bag is jam-packed and gets disorganized very quickly!!! I like to stay fashionable when I’m on the go and these bags are so cute!!!
Su says
I’d use them in my purse and tote bags. thx